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INTRODUCTION
Heptavir (Lamivudine 150mg) Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. Heptavir Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given.
It can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Heptavir Tablet. This tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. This tablet can be used by breastfeeding mothers as it’s is totally safe for baby. It has shown no effect on baby. It is also safe for patient having liver disease. No dose adjustment of Heptavir tablet is recommended. This tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Heptavir Tablet may be needed. Heptavir Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive it is.
If you miss a dose of Heptavir Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
BENEFIT OF HEPTAVIR TABLET
Heptavir Tablet is an antiretroviral medicine. It works by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.
It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
SIDE EFFECT OF HEPTAVIR TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
COMMAN SIDE EFFECTS ARE: –
- Headache.
- Diarrhea.
- Fatigue.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Stomach pain.
- Rash.
